“Belgium, you always come back to it” The short film by Charlie Dupont is ready for release
In the context of the “Belgium, uniquely phenomenal” campaign, the Belgian actor and director Charlie Dupont has shot a short film at Brussels Airport called “Belgium, you always come back to it”. This touching account of a day like any other in the arrivals hall is offered to you for broadcasting.
This short film, shot in early July, shows the emotions that appear on the faces of those who arrive and of those waiting for them. These intimate, funny and always moving moments are enhanced with an extract from the song Merci , on Stromae’s album Racine carrée . The short film is part of the “Belgium, uniquely phenomenal” campaign by the federal authorities, aimed at supporting the positive image of the country through 99 good reasons to visit Belgium and to invest there. Charlie Dupont, actor, director, screenwriter, producer and Belgian to the depths of his soul, has already demonstrated his commitment to Belgium with his touching Manneken peace speech during the 22 March commemorations.
This time, like the other ambassadors for “Belgium, uniquely phenomenal” (including Jean-Claude Van Damme, Ozark Henry, Philippe Geluck, Justine Henin, Daan and Marouane Fellaini), Charlie Dupont wanted, through this film, to place his mark on the campaign.
We invite you to show this short film on your web or TV channels, or to incorporate it into one of your programmes. “Belgium, you always come back to it” is available in French, Dutch and English. Two web versions in each language: a 2-minute version and another 30-second version are ready for use at the following address: http://bit.ly/CharlieDupontLongEN - http://bit.ly/CharlieDupontShortEN . If you want a version for television broadcasting, do not hesitate to contact us. We thank you in advance for your priceless cooperation with our campaign.
The short film will be screened in all cinemas across the country from 9 to 15 August. We would hereby like to thank our partner Brightfish.
For further information on the campaign:
If you wish to interview Charlie Dupont, here is his contact information: charliedupont@me.com, +32 477 45 93 88.
Contact person (and for a TV version):
Sara Buys • BelPhenomenal@premier.fed.be • +32 478 74 24 96
Directorate-General for External Communication of the FPS Chancellery of the Prime Minister
Our special thanks to Brussels Airport Company.
MANNEKEN PEACE, CHARLIE DUPONT - EXTRAITS*
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